Another #aircrash in #Kenya kills all five on board
PILOT AND FOUR AMERICAN TOURIST DIE AS THEIR HELICOPTER CRASHES SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF (Posted 04th March 2019) (File picture of the crashed Bell Helicopter) A Bell 505 Jet Ranger X crashed last evening in the Lake Turkana area of Kenya, killing all five on board. The rotor craft, registered in Kenya as 5Y-KDL, MSN […]
#AVIAssist partners with #ATR to improve #aviation safety
FRENCH AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER ATR AND AVIASSIST JOIN HANDS TO PROMOTE AVIATION SAFETY (Posted 03rd March 2019) AVIAssist, already well known in Africa for their regular workshops and training sessions, many held in Kigali which has become an aviation training hub in its own right, has pooled their resources to partner with ATR to take the […]
Only two beaches in #Africa make it into #TripAdvisor’s top 25
#SEYCHELLES’ ANSE LAZIO AND CAPE VERDE’S SANTA MONICA BEACH SQUEEZE INTO TRIPADVISOR’S TOP 25 BEST BEACHES IN THE WORLD (Posted 03rd March 2019) (Cape Verde’s Santa Monica Beach) As it often the case with Africa’s key tourism attractions, hotels, resorts and safari lodges, when it comes to the global list by organizations like TripAdvisor, the […]
#AirSeychelles to up flights to #Mumbai to 6 per week
AIR SEYCHELLES TO INCREASE FREQUENCY ON ITS MUMBAI ROUTE (Posted 03rd March 2019) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has announced that it will increase its services between Seychelles and Mumbai to six flights per week starting from 12th of May, 2019. The new additional frequency will be operated on Sundays […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS First of 8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 delivered to South Africa IOL The Boeing Company – João Miguel Santos, Managing Director of Sub-Saharan Africa, for Boeing International and Director of International Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes in Africa, says: “Africa’s jetliner fleet is forecast to more than…Read More>> TOURISM Comesa […]
#Kampala’s Hilton Garden Inn’s opening now just weeks away
HILTON GARDEN INN SET FOR MID TO LATE APRIL SOFT OPENING (Posted 02nd March 2019) The new Hilton Garden Inn Kampala is by the look of it now just weeks rather than months away from the expected soft opening, which can take place as early as mid April but almost certainly by end April this […]
#EthiopianAirlines takes delivery of first #Boeing #B738F
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AGAIN TAKES THE LEAD IN AFRICA WITH DELIVERY OF THEIR FIRST BOEING B737-800 FREIGHTER (Posted 01st March 2019) Ethiopian Airlines just announced that it has taken delivery earlier today of its first B737-800F freighter, the first of its kind in the Ethiopian Cargo fleet and the first of its kind in Africa. The […]
#AirSeychelles confirms exit from Mahe – Abu Dhabi route
AIR SEYCHELLES TO ADJUST ITS REGIONAL NETWORK AS PART OF BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION PLAN (Posted 01st March 2019) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has today confirmed the changes to its regional network as part of its business transformation plan to further strengthened and safeguard the sustainability of the airline. The plan, […]
#IHG releases Annual Report
News release 28 Feb 2019 Annual Report and Form 20-F 2018 We published our Annual Report and Form 20-F 2018 on 28 February 2019. To view or download the report, please go to: www.ihgplc.com/investors/annual-report Shareholders can request a hard copy of the report free of charge from IHG’s Company Secretary’s Office: InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, […]
Ghana’s Tourism Minister gets new re-assigned
Breaking: Ghana’s Tourism Minister reassigned Africa, Ghana | Article re-published courtesy of VoyagesAfriq and Mr. Kojo Bentum – Williams Ghana’s Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Catherine Afeku has been reshuffled to take up a new position at the office of the president. The Minister was part of a list of ministers and deputies that have […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#ClimateChange in #Africa – finally getting the attention it deserves
RECORD REGISTRATIONS FOR CLIMATE CONFERENCE IN #ACCRA / #GHANA Record Registrations Set to Usher in Era of Ambition at Africa Climate Week The Climate Week will attract Ministers, policymakers, and non-Party stakeholders from businesses, community initiatives, financial institutions, and city municipalities across the African continent Plans for the high-level segment at Africa Climate Week in […]
Flying out of Wilson Airport this Saturday? Arrive EARLY
ROAD CLOSURES Advise for Saturday 2nd March 2019 Dear ATCNews Readers, We trust you are well. The Bible Translation and Literacy Organisation will be hosting their annual RUN for the BIBLESS on Saturday 2nd March 2019. If you will be flying with AIRKENYA on Saturday 2nd March, please allow for more time to get to WILSON […]
#Nairobi Now – All there is to know ahead of a visit to #Kenya
NAIROBI NOW’S LATEST UPDATES ABOUT THE WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN IN KENYA (Posted 01st of March 2019) Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them through twitter, facebook or the blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new […]
OneWorld News Updates
Cheers! oneworld is best alliance for wine served in flight for 10th year in a row oneworld® has been judged the best airline alliance for the wines served in-flight by its member airlines for the 10th year in a row in a leading international wine-tasting competition. The Cellars in the Sky Awards, now in their […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates from #KafuntaSafaris
Kafunta Safaris – Newsletter LAST MINUTE OFFER Save up to US$ 800 per person! Are you looking for a last minute safari in Zambia? This is for you! We’ve selected two great shoulder season itineraries that we are offering at an unbeatable price for a limited period. Read on and book quickly! OPTION 1 South […]
#IATA urges for dialogue between governments and airline industry in Mexico
IATA Urges Government-Industry Dialogue in Mexico No: 11 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Mexico to work closely with the air transport industry as it develops airport infrastructure to meet growing demand for air connectivity in the country’s main gateway of Mexico City. Mexico City International Airport was designed for […]
#WTMLatinAmerica
Discover the 10 reasons The leading event in the world in the Latin American travel and tourism sector takes place 2-4 April at Expo Center Norte. You’re not going to miss out on it, are you? To help you decide, we’ve produced a list of 10 reasons why you should visit the eventand take advantage […]
#WTMA2019
Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors Contact Us WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Don’t miss out, before you know it, it will be time for Africa’s leading inbound and outbound travel trade show and we see that you have not yet registered. Confirm your attendance FREE OF CHARGE today! Connect with the world at #WTMA19 […]
#Porini / #GamewatcherSafaris News
An invitation to join our "Friends of Porini" select group of repeat guests. Receive extra benefits at our Porini Camps over the next three years while supporting the conservancies. Lion and Cape Buffalo. Photograph by Paolo Torchio Dear ATCNews Readers, I am writing to you as one of our guests who has stayed with us […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Could #QatarAirways have an eye on #RwandAir
RISING SPECULATION OVER QATAR AIRWAYS CEO’S ADDED AGENDA FOR HIS #KIGALI VISIT (Posted 28th February 2019) As reported yesterday did the current IATA Chairman, Qatar Airways’ Group CEO Akbar Al Baker, deliver the keynote address at the Aviation Africa Conference, which is currently taking place in the Rwandan capital Kigali and ending this afternoon. https://atcnews.org/2019/02/27/qatarairways-ceo-delivers-keynote-address-at-kigali-aviation-meeting/ […]
#ICAO – compliance the key to move African aviation forward
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) compliance key to African air connectivity The realization of traffic growth projections will provide significant contributions towards the sustainable development of aviation in Africa At the Aviation Africa 2019 Civil Aviation Summit taking place in Kigali today, ICAO affirmed that Africa’s emergence as one of the world’s fastest growing air […]
#QatarAirways CEO delivers keynote address at #Kigali #Aviation meeting
QATAR AIRWAYS’ AL BAKER CALLS FOR GREATER LIBERALISATION OF AIR TRANSPORT IN AFRICA (Posted 27th February 2019) Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker, highlighted the need for a global repositioning of Africa’s aviation industry as well as the changing political approach to aviation in the region at the Aviation Africa Summit & […]
#IATA – Cooperation is the key to improve aviation security
Cooperation Key to Keeping Aviation Secure Amid Evolving Threats & Doubling Passenger Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry and governments to work together more closely to keep aviation secure in the face of evolving security threats and the forecast doubling of passenger demand to reach 8.2 billion by 2037. “Flying is […]
#UNWTO – Gastronomy Tourism creates jobs
5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in San Sebastián: Job Creation, Entrepreneurship and Development Download photos and video here The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) are co-organizing the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, on 2-3 May 2019 in San Sebastián, Spain. The Forum is supported by the […]
#Boeing #B777X news updates
Join us at 10 a.m. PST (18:00 UTC) LIVE from the paint facility in Everett, Wash. to see the next steps towards rollout. The very first 777X flight test airplane has just rolled in and we’re going behind the scenes with members of our paint team to learn what’s next as the airplane is prepped […]
#MountKenya is burning – help with your donation to fight the fires
URGENT APPEAL Mount Kenya is burning. Our water tower, providing ecosystem services to millions of people and businesses in Kenya, is currently being destroyed by fire. Over the past five days, winds and extremely dry conditions have burnt hectares of moorlands and the fire is dangerously close to the forest. In some areas the forest […]
#BreakingNews as #BrusselsAirlines reveals new long haul cabins
BRAND NEW CABIN INTERIOR KEEPS BRUSSELS AIRLINES AT THE CUTTING EDGE (Posted 27th February 2019) Brussels Airlines reveals a brand new travel experience on board of its long-haul aircraft. By investing 10 million euro per aircraft in a completely new Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class the airline wants to offer a personal experience, […]
#WTMA2019
10 – 12 April 2019, Cape Town, South Africa Register Contact Us About The Show Event Programme AFRICAN TOURISM INVESTMENT SUMMIT In 2018 WTM Africa launched the Investment Forum as part of the exhibition and aimed to highlight investment potential and opportunities in the African continent. After the MASSIVE success of the 2018 forum, WTM […]
